Pulaski County
Pulaski County Schools Partner with Companies to Launch Workforce Prep Programs
About 11,000 students at 11 area high schools are set to get industry introductions, job shadowing and internship possibilities and curriculum guidance from more than 80 partner companies in the Academies of Central Arkansas program. read more >
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Pulaski County’s Most Expensive Home Sales of 2023
Sales of luxury homes in Pulaski County continued to shatter records in 2023. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Pulaski County’s 7-Figure Home Sales on the Rise
High-dollar home sales in Pulaski County set records last year and seven-figure home sales don’t show any signs of slowing down this year. read more >
‘Where the Money Is’ (Editorial)
Need capital for a new enterprise? Turn your attention to northwest Arkansas. read more >
New Lawsuit Filed Challenging Arkansas’ US House Map as Unconstitutional
The lawsuit challenges the decision to move thousands of predominantly Black voters out of the 2nd District in central Arkansas by splitting up heavily Democratic Pulaski County. read more >
Pulaski County Set to Open State’s Largest Inclusive Playground
The 64,000-SF playground features an open-air pavilion, paths connecting to existing facilities in the park and rubber and turf surfaces ensuring no physical barriers for people using wheelchairs. read more >
Rockefeller Foundation Announces Foster Care Initiative
The partnership will provide funds to select community-based entities for supportive and preventive services. read more >
Pulaski County Notes Solar Project With TPI Set to Save $250K Annually
The project, long a goal of County Judge Barry Hyde and County Attorney Adam Fogleman, is expected to be completed next year. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Little Rock’s Emerging Identity as Logistics Hub
In the last two years, eight major distribution and logistics projects have been announced in the greater Little Rock area. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Justices Deliver a Scolding to Cannabis Commission
The state Supreme Court's dissent cites past shortcomings the commission has exhibited. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Labor Challenges, Bargain Housing Noted in Report on Little Rock Region’s Economy
Job growth is running at a slightly slower pace than the national average, but the region has advantages in other areas. read more >
Recycling Nonprofit Epic Glass Plans $20M Facility in Little Rock
The processing plant would employ about 50 people. read more >
North Little Rock Apartments Sold for $25M (Real Deals)
An affiliate of EB Real Estate Group bought the 320-unit McCain Park Apartments from an affiliate of Rhodium Capital Advisors. read more >
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Arkansas Lawmakers OK Election Map Splitting Pulaski County
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he'll make a decision next week about whether to sign the measure. read more >
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Two Counties Sue Walmart Over Opioids
Two Arkansas counties have sued Walmart Inc. over allegations that the Bentonville retailer contributed to the opioid epidemic by failing to maintain tight controls when filling opioid prescriptions. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
PACE Financing Allows Aldersgate Apartments To Put Costs on Tax Bill
Pulaski County has given green building projects a lucrative green light, and developers of a west Little Rock apartment project have hit the accelerator. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Entergy Makes Offer of Synergy to Solar Proponents
As the Arkansas Public Service Commission wrangles over rules for putting home-generated electricity onto the grid, the biggest news for Pulaski County may be that it could find a path to net metering despite Entergy’s opposition to its legal arguments. read more >
Allow Counties to Innovate (Barry Hyde Commentary)
Pulaski County is taking three approaches to promote innovative energy conservation and aid the development of markets for energy and water conservation and renewable resource-distributed generation for our citizens. read more >
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New Clients for Eric Rob & Isaac
Little Rock advertising agency Eric Rob & Isaac has announced five new clients: Arkansas Heart Hospital, the Arkansas Heart Foundation, Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home, Blüm Telehealth and Pulaski County. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Barry Hyde Named to National Association of Counties Committee (Movers & Shakers)
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde has been appointed to the National Association of Counties’ Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee. read more >
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